Jasperware Wedgewood - I Broke My Rule
No Jasperware.
That was my rule.
The reason for that rule is that 80% of booths in antique malls around me have it and cannot move it at the full current retail, or at an inflated retail from what comps are going for on eBay. I even mentioned that in one of my videos showing why I rarely source at antique stores in my area, which you can watch here. Part of the reason I rarely source at antique stores here is location. I work near Colonial Williamsburg, so these antique dealers know what they have or are basing the prices off of what they were 20 years ago.
It was in immaculate condition!
The stamp on the bottom indicated it was a more modern piece of Jasperware (it had been made and sold since 1770s)
I broke my own rule when I saw this piece at the DAV by my house for $14.97. I had never seen this particular piece of Jasperware and it was on a shelf with pieces surrounded by pieces I see all the time. I had not seen it before I checked comps, and was pleasantly surprised. The sell through was nearly complete and at the $50-$75 range plus shipping.
It even had a manufacturing defect, where this tiny bit of decorative white clay was smeared before firing.
I listed it and it sold within a week of listing on an eBay offer at $50.00 plus shipping. After fees, shipping, and original purchase price, this fast flip netted me $28.57. I’m always happy to double my money in profit, especially so quickly. I may have to edit my rule to only Jasperware if it’s antique OR something I’ve not seen before, but I would happily buy this to flip again.
